kelpiegirl Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 'K folks, I have narrowed my pool down to: Ross, Max, Mac, Jack, and Hemi. This will be a sheepdog, so I need to by cognizant of names that don't rhyme with typical sheepdog verbiage, as well as sounding like my other dogs.... Any opinions? If you hate them all, please let me know what you think WOULD be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 I like Hemi myself. My second choice would be Ross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat W. Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Im not into people names for dogs, despite the fact two of mine have them Meg and Riley. I like unusual names, have run across only one other Ashe, and no other Whim's. I like Hemi if he's a rough coat with bone, ummmm Ross would be a second but I would want to see a picture first to give other suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Beer Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 I like Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Obviously I like the name Jack. Mac, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanillalove Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 I second Ross. Jack is a good boy name though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustopherJones Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 While you have identified many good names, I would tend to go with Mac if you are going to be herding. You need to be heard (no pun intended), and you want a name that your voice will project forcefully; a single-syllable name is also easier to pronounce and project. The name Mac can be said loudly and crisply, and will carry well. Of course, the best way to choose is to practice which one carries best when you call it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sheepdoggal Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 I had a Hemi once, it was short for hemroid. Her real name was Cass, but after she was wormed as a pup, she developed hemroids for a few days, ( note,... what I learned from Cass's hemroids. It isnt a prolapsed anus, ( no matter how much they poop in 3 days ) and if you mention that to a vet, while worried about your pup, they will, and I repeat, will laugh!) hence the nickname Hemi. Though we quite calling her that after awhile, there were times throughout her puppyhood that we did revert back to it on occation when addressing her. We also had a Mac too. We called him The Mac Attack! Ross reminds me of that googy guy on Friends, but Jack, now thats a good solid name. Ive known a many a good dog named Jack. My rams name is Jack, (but we wont need to divulge on here the why to that one) And if ya ever get him to a Jack Knox clinic, you can tell Jack ya named the dog after him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Darci, you are too funny!! I like all those names. Be warned that Max is the number one most popular dog name in the USA. This list is from petplace.com where there's an article with more detail than you'd ever want on pet names! Top 30 Male Dog Names 1. MAX 2. BUDDY 3. JAKE 4. ROCKY 5. BAILEY 6. BUSTER 7. CODY 8. CHARLIE 9. BEAR 10. JACK 11. TOBY 12. DUKE 13. LUCKY 14. SAM 15. HARLEY 16. SHADOW 17. RUSTY 18. MURPHY 19. SAMMY 20. ZEUS 21. RILEY 22. OSCAR 23. WINSTON 24. CASEY 25. TUCKER 26. TEDDY 27. GIZMO 28. SAMSON 29. OLIVER 30. BANDIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiegirl Posted April 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Hmmmm. Well, Darci, I think you have sullied "Hemi" for me forever!!!! I am really leaning toward Jack, because it has a strong feel to it. The funny thing, is that Lucy's breeder's name (the wife) is Lucy, and her hubby is named.... JACK! I am sure she will think me daft. This pup isn't coming from her though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dog fan Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esox Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 I like Tank. I always thought if I had a male dog he would be named Jake or Pete. Esox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruger's Dad Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 In order of manliness to suit a Superdog from least to numero uno. Ross- Not a good choice. Wasn't Ross the kind of weany guy on Friends. Jack- Thats getting there. Like Jack Ryan from the movies. He was tough and kicked butt. Mac- Strong name but maybe better for a bulldog. Max- Mad Max. Now that is a he-man name. I like that. Nobody messed with Mad Max and got away with it. Hemi- Definetly the best. This was the strongest motor from the muscle car era. Still used today in funny car and top fuel racing, 6000+ horsepower. Yeahhhh. Chrysler is riding high today by bringing it back in a smaller form. Could also double as hemroid because these guys are a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizmo Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Ross. When does your new little guy come home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBC Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Jack I like it because it gets their attention quick and it's easy to say when your cold and your mouth is chattering. "jjjjack" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth G Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Lol... true AJ. I like Ross too though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strathclyde Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Jock. Very Scottish, just like a Border Collie! I call him "Jocko" most of the time, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquarius89 Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 I love Ross! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBC Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 So have you gotten him yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenajo Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 For some reason I immediately thought of the name Kell, or perhaps Kep. Some twist on the Kelpie name. Otherwise Ross. Hemi to me is a truck, or as Darcy said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 I think I'd want to wait till I meet him and a name perhaps presents itself. That's just me though, but almost every time I've come up with a name ahead of time, it has changed when I actually met the dog. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisingRiver Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Spelling is important to me because I'm pretty visual. I tend to see the name when I say it. Of your choices, I'd go with and spell it this way: Jak. There's a Jak on the boards here, and I've always liked his name and his antics It also makes it less human-name which I tend to avoid as dog names nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiegirl Posted May 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 There was a concern about registration, so I don't know if he has a registered name yet, but I am going to wait until I see him. I had a very bad dream the other night- I dreamed I got to the airport, and when they got him out of the crate for me (don't know why they would do that), he was a cream coloured German Shepherd with a mean growl. I asked where my Kelpie was- they said they had one in the back.... God know WHAT that dream means! He should come sometime the second week of June- we have the clinic on the 6, 7, 8, and I just don't think a pup, and hosting a clinic work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz P Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 I had a very bad dream the other night- I dreamed I got to the airport, and when they got him out of the crate for me (don't know why they would do that), he was a cream coloured German Shepherd with a mean growl. I asked where my Kelpie was- they said they had one in the back.... God know WHAT that dream means! Well, when I went to pick up my now 10 yr old Border Collie at the airport I handed them a slip of paper from the airline saying I was picking up a red and white Border Collie puppy. They handed me a crate with a liver Springer Spaniel I handed it back and told them to look again. I could hear a puppy SCREAMING while I waited, it echoed all through the huge building. One of the employees looked at the slip again and said, "Oh thank God, it's THAT one!" They gave me the crate with the screaming pup, who was indeed a red and white Border Collie. I'll never regret getting Flyboy because he is such a hard working, loyal sheepdog, but I almost killed him that first 6 months I had him (howled all night long). Goodo luck with the new beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustopherJones Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 If this is going to be a sheepdog, then you need a name that can be spoken sharply and will carry a good distance. Practice each, perhaps with another person standing some distance away, and see which one carries best; I think you will find "Jack" to be most effective, but you are the one who has to make the final choice. ("Jock" is another possible variant.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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